moishie wrote:

so you say - if i open a new profile, then open all my existing PSTs
- it will convert them all to 2003 PST format?

No. You must do that yourself or use a tool like
http://www.maclean.com/upstart/

Will my preferences be conserved as well?

What preferences are those?

PS - and hoping not to re-enter my 10 email settings too

It's better if you do, but the Office Save My Settings wizard may be able to
save the account data.
--
Brian Tillman